| Raccoon hunters have become a dying breed; | | | | bark when he picks up a scent is an adrenaline |
| what once was a popular rural pastime has now | | | | rush unlike any other. |
| faded into history. Most hunters now focus their | | | | The next thing every hunter will need is |
| attentions to bigger game like deer and bear, but | | | | something to help him see so he's not stumbling |
| raccoon hunting can be just as satisfying as these | | | | around blind in the woods at night. A flashlight is a |
| other hunts. Raccoon hunting can be a great thrill | | | | good start, but you may want to consider a hat |
| and should be considered by the hunter looking to | | | | mounted light. While flashlights might be easier to |
| try something new. It's a very kid-friendly sport, | | | | maneuver, they can also be a nuisance to carry, |
| and is great if you're looking to just introduce kids | | | | so a hat mounted light is generally much more |
| into the world of hunting. Because coon hunting | | | | practical. There are also a number of accessories |
| has been all but abandoned, it's a hunt that will | | | | available that either have lights on them, are glow |
| actually do good for the raccoon population. | | | | in the dark, or at the very least will reflect light to |
| Raccoons have become grossly overpopulated, | | | | aid the hunter in the dark; a compass with some |
| with more and more digging into neighborhood | | | | form of light will definitely prove a worthwhile |
| garbage for food, the raccoon population needs to | | | | investment. |
| be controlled. | | | | Safety is another issue to be especially concerned |
| There are a few supplies necessary for a | | | | with when coon hunting. Often times it is a hunt |
| successful coon hunt. Since raccoons are | | | | involving more than just a couple of people, and |
| nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and | | | | since it happens at night, the hunter needs to be |
| move around at night, a hunter cannot rely as | | | | extremely careful. Be sure that everyone stays |
| much on his eyesight. Having a good coon dog | | | | relatively close together, and that everyone is |
| can add a new dimension to the coon hunt and | | | | wearing reflective vests. As long as safety is the |
| increase a hunter's chances of success. Not only | | | | top priority, a coon hunt will always be an exciting |
| are the dog's eyes more adept at seeing at night, | | | | experience, whether there are any trophies to |
| his nose is much better at picking up the subtle | | | | bring home or not. |
| scents around him. Plus, hearing your dog start to | | | | |